This trial is enrolling 10 participants with chronic cervical spinal cord injury to test the effect of transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) and corticospinal-motoneuronal stimulation, both combined with functional task training, on arm and hand function. tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses skin surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. Corticospinal-motoneuronal stimulation is a technique that pairs brain and peripheral nerve stimulation in a precisely timed way. If included, participants will be randomly assigned to receive one of the two interventions for two months. After a one month washout out period (no intervention), the participant will receive the other intervention for two months. Each session includes stimulation paired with 60 minutes of functional task practice. Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 8 months.
Traumatic
Type
Details
- Participants will receive transcutaneous spinal stimulation (tSS) and corticospinal-motoneuronal stimulation in random order, each for 2 months, with a one-month washout period in between. Each session includes stimulation paired with 60 minutes of functional task practice. - tSS is a non-invasive technique that uses surface electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation aimed at modifying spinal cord function. - Corticospinal-motoneuronal stimulation is a technique that pairs brain and peripheral nerve stimulation in a precisely timed way. - Final testing of arm and hand function will be performed after 8 months.
Main benefits
Arm/hand function
Additional benefits
General health
Mental health and psychosocial factors
Sensory function
Standing/walking/mobility
Good to know: Potential benefits are defined as outcomes that are being measured during and/or after the trial.
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